'Not my morality'

It's a sad day when a high-ranking military officer (Gen. Peter Pace) would use his position to foist his personal beliefs onto the American people. I believe many of us have forgotten a major tenet this country was founded upon: the separation of church and state.

Mr. Pace's morality is not my morality -- it's not the law. We are guaranteed certain rights to pursue our individual happiness, which includes the freedom to partner with whom we choose.

Homosexuality is not a crime -- is not punishable.

Rather than exacerbating the homophobic attitude, we should be applauding enthusiastically every single qualified man and woman who is still willing to serve in the military service.